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A review by lakeh
The Wolf and the Woodsman by Ava Reid
adventurous
dark
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This was a really lovely book. Equal parts heartwarming and gruesome, which was really fun!
I liked the main character, Évike, a lot. She was tough and sarcastic and she never sacrificed that. It was different from a lot of other main characters I've read, and I LOVED her dynamic with Gáspár.
Sometimes, I think the author sped through scenes too quickly. I was reeling and felt that more time should have been spent processing some events. Some things I couldn't quite picture, and the descriptions didn't work for me. But those critiques don't take away from how colorful and imaginative the book is. It draws from so much, and you can really tell that Reid did some serious research and poured so much love into this novel.
Overall, a fantastic read.
I liked the main character, Évike, a lot. She was tough and sarcastic and she never sacrificed that. It was different from a lot of other main characters I've read, and I LOVED her dynamic with Gáspár.
Sometimes, I think the author sped through scenes too quickly. I was reeling and felt that more time should have been spent processing some events. Some things I couldn't quite picture, and the descriptions didn't work for me. But those critiques don't take away from how colorful and imaginative the book is. It draws from so much, and you can really tell that Reid did some serious research and poured so much love into this novel.
Overall, a fantastic read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse, Torture, Xenophobia, and Antisemitism